Power Ranking the Running Back Rooms in the NFC South
Which teams in the NFC South have the best running back depth? We ranked them from best to worst.
In the NFC South, the preseason training camps have kicked off, with the first matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers set for Aug. 6. The NFC South's running back rooms are being power ranked, with the New Orleans Saints leading the pack. The addition of Travis Etienne in free agency has bolstered their roster, and Alvin Kamara will benefit from his presence, allowing him to focus on his strengths as a receiver.
The Saints' backfield will be a formidable combination of Etienne and Kamara, while Kendre Miller, Audric Estime, and Ty Chandler will vie for the remaining spots.
In Atlanta, the Falcons have Bijan Robinson as their top running back, having amassed 1,450 yards in the past two seasons and catching a league-leading 58 or more passes each year. The loss of Tyler Allgeier was a significant blow, but if Brian Robinson can replicate his performances in Washington, the Falcons' backfield will remain potent.
Chuba Hubbard is expected to secure the RB1 role, while Jonathan Brooks is making a strong case for the second spot. Trevor Etienne and A.J. Dillon are also vying for playing time, with Etienne showing promising yardage gains and Dillon offering potential as a third option.
Tampa Bay's running back situation is undoubtedly challenging after the departure of Rachaad White. However, the return of Bucky Irving, who had a stellar rookie season with 1,122 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, will provide the Buccaneers with valuable depth. The addition of Kenneth Gainwell, who rushed for 537 yards and five touchdowns last year, further strengthens Tampa Bay's backfield.
Seattle's Sean Tucker, who has consistently tallied 300 or more rushing yards over the past two seasons, will also be a key contributor in the Buccaneers' running back room.
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